Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hummingbird perched on a twig - Malik Perwaiz Akhter/Shutterstock Did you know that having more hummingbirds in your yard also ...

For many gardeners, fall is a time when things are winding down in preparation for the colder temperatures. Flowers stop blooming, some birds and wildlife migrate or start looking for places to ...

Flowers are most prominent during spring and summer, but there are several varieties that dominate in the fall. One option is a plant called boltonia (Boltonia asteroides), also sometimes referred to ...

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The worst of the heat and humidity is finally behind us, and autumn ushers in crisp air and brilliant color. Reds, yellows and purples fill the landscape and remind us that fall gardens still have ...

Many types of flowers will bring butterflies to the garden, but these beautiful insects find some plants more attractive than others. What a joy they are to watch when they are around! Fill your ...

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Editor's Note: This is an excerpt from WBUR's Saturday morning newsletter, The Weekender. If you like what you read and want it in your inbox, sign up here. Back in July, I was one of the lucky ...